Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031

Submission Plan Published by Henfield Parish Council under the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012.

22 October 2019 Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 Submission Plan

Contents

Foreword

List of Land Use Policies

List of Maps

1. Introduction

2. Parish Profile

3. Planning Policy Context

4. Vision, Objectives

5. Land Use Policies

6. Implementation

Appendix A: Evidence Base

Appendix B: Background Evidence Base

Appendix C: Henfield Parish Design Statement (revised 2019)

Appendix D: Listed Buildings

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Foreword

Dear Residents,

Welcome to the ‘Submission’ Henfield Neighbourhood Plan (HNP). This Plan comes forward under the opportunity provided by the Localism Act of 2011 for communities such as Henfield to shape their own future, rather than have others determine it for them.

Information used for the Submission HNP has been updated and augmented by surveys carried out throughout the whole Parish and discussions with residents at Open Days and Workshops over the last two years. We have also talked to planning professionals, landowners, developers, local organisations, local health professionals, neighbouring Parish Councils, the District Council and the County Council. The resulting proposals are in this document.

The Plan seeks to preserve and improve the vibrant village centre as well as the rural nature of the Parish: its fields, hedges and woods; the glorious views to the South Downs from our many Parish footpaths and bridleways; and the wildlife we are so fortunate to be able to see and enjoy. The Plan is also positive about the future and reflects how you think we need to attract younger families into the Parish and to give older residents opportunities to remain living locally by downsizing to, primarily, modest sized houses. We believe, by bringing forward the number of dwellings we have in the plan, that it addresses all of the key issues expected to face Henfield in the next 14 years.

Following the Regulation 14 Consultation, the Steering Group have reviewed your comments and where they think necessary have made some modifications. Thereafter, the Plan will need to be approved by Henfield Parish Council before it is sent to Horsham District Council for approval and, if acceptable, submitted for further consultation across the whole district. You will once again have an opportunity to comment on the Plan and also the Basic Conditions Statement. There is then an opportunity to amend the Plan, before going to an Independent Examiner for examination. Should the examiner approve it, then the Plan will go to Referendum in the Parish. If more than 50% of people voting agree to accept the Plan, then it will be formally adopted as part of the statutory development plan for the area. This statutory status gives Neighbourhood Plans far more weight than other local documents such as Community Plans and will sit alongside the Horsham District Planning Framework (HDPF). Together, the HNP and the HDPF will determine planning decisions made in our Parish for the lifetime of the respective Plans, and help shape our own future.

Producing this Plan has been even more challenging than the first Plan which was quashed and on behalf of all residents, I would like to thank those who have voluntarily given of their time and interest to create this Plan from scratch. Thanks go to many people: to everyone in the Parish who helped to write this Plan by filling in questionnaires, attending Open Days and offering views; to all members of the Focus Groups who in the early days, researched and collected much information about the Parish; to the Steering Group members who have devoted a great deal of time and energy in order to move the Plan forward; to the Parish Clerk and Council staff for their unfailing support; to our planning consultants in AiRS, Plan4Localism and to officers of Horsham District Council.

Thank you. Your continued support is still vital to get this Neighbourhood Plan adopted.

Ray Osgood, Chairman, Henfield Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

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List of Land Use Policies

Policy Policy Title Page No. No.

1 A Spatial Plan 21

2 Housing Site Allocations 25

3 Employment Sites and Village Centre 36

4 Transport, Access and Car Parking 44

5 Utility Infrastructure 45

6 Medical Infrastructure 46

7 Education Infrastructure 47

8 Broadband Infrastructure 47

9 Community Infrastructure 48

10 Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity 51

11 Local Green Spaces 53

12 Design Standards for New Development 66

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List of Maps

Map Page No.

Designated Henfield Neighbourhood Plan Area 7

Horsham District 17

Policy Map 1a - Henfield Built Up Area Boundary 23

Policy Map 1b - Small Dole Built Up Area Boundary 24

Policy Maps 2a/2b - Parish Employment Development Sites 37

Policy Map 3 - Henfield Village Retail Centre 43

Policy Map 4 - Footpaths and Bridleways 50

Policy Map 5 - Local Green Spaces 55

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1. Introduction

Purpose

1.1 Horsham District Council (HDC) and the South Downs National Park (SDNP), the local planning authorities, have designated a Neighbourhood Plan area for the whole of Henfield Parish for the purpose of preparing the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan (HNP). The designation was approved by HDC on 4th February 2014 and by the SDNP on the 13th December 2013. 1.2 The boundary of the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan area is shown on page 7. A small area in the south east of the Parish lies within the South Downs National Park. The village of Small Dole is divided between the Parishes of Henfield and Upper Beeding. On 12th April 2017 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Henfield and Upper Beeding Parishes covering how engagement would proceed in Small Dole; to ensure all residents on both sides of the Parish boundary in Small Dole would be treated equitably. 1.3 The Henfield Neighbourhood Plan was prepared in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012, the Localism Act 2011, the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the European Directive 2001/42 on Strategic Environmental Assessment and the EU Directive 92/43 on Habitats Regulations Assessment. 1.4 The purpose of this plan is to set out specific policy proposals for the Parish and to consult statutory stakeholders and the local community.

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The Designated Henfield Neighbourhood Plan Area

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1.5 Neighbourhood Plans have become increasingly popular since their introduction by the 2011 Localism Act. The National Planning Policy Framework (2018) states: “The application of the presumption has implications for the way communities engage in Neighbourhood Planning. Neighbourhood Plans should support the delivery of strategic policies contained in Local Plans or special development strategies; and should shape and direct development that is outside of these strategic policies.” (para. 13) “Neighbourhood planning gives communities the power to develop a shared vision for their area. Neighbourhood Plans can shape, direct and help to deliver sustainable development by influencing local planning decisions as part of the statutory development plan. Neighbourhood Plans should not promote less development than set out in the strategic policies for the area, or undermine those strategic policies. Neighbourhood Plans must be in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in any development plan that covers their area.” (para. 29) “Once a Neighbourhood Plan has been brought into force, the policies it contains take precedence over existing non-strategic policies in a local plan covering the neighbourhood area. Where they are in conflict; unless they are superseded by strategic or non-strategic policies that are adopted subsequently. ” (para. 30)

The Plan Preparation Process

1.6 The process of preparing and seeking final adoption of the HNP is in accordance with the Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012 and has been agreed by Henfield Parish Council. The intention of Henfield Parish Council is to submit its Neighbourhood Plan to Horsham District Council for approval and then for independent examination in 2019. 1.7 The process up to submission comprises three main stages: • State of the Parish Report February 2018, summarising all the evidence provided by the Focus Groups and others on which the HNP is based together with the Housing Needs Survey 2014; the AECOM Housing needs Survey October 2017; Henfield Parish Council Housing Needs Assessment Final Report October 2017; Analysis of Focus Group Open Days on 4th and 8th November 2017; Youth Survey November 2017; Public Site Presentation meetings 14th and 28th November 2017; Business Survey December 2017; Planning Workshop 30th January 2018 and analysis of comments received at Site Assessment Open Day events on 5th and 8th May 2018. • Pre-Submission HNP – this document comprising the vision, objectives, policies and the Proposals Map for a six week public consultation period. • Submission HNP – a document taking into account the representations received on the pre-submission plan during the public consultation period, amended as necessary for submission to the local planning authority, together with the Basic Conditions and Consultation Statements 1.8 Thereafter the HNP will be subject to independent examination and, if successful, will be put to a local referendum. A majority vote will lead to the HNP becoming part of the development plan for the Parish to manage future development decisions alongside the Horsham District Local Plan and National Planning Policy Framework.

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Consultation

1.9 Henfield Parish Council has consulted the local community extensively. Focus Groups of local residents have been established to review and agree which issues should be addressed by the plan. There have also been workshops, community surveys and a series of ‘Open Days’ to obtain the fullest view of local community concerns, needs and wants from the HNP. 1.10 The Pre-Submission HNP was approved by Henfield Parish Council and published for public consultation commencing 7 June 2019 and ending on 26 July 2019. The Pre-Submission Plan was made available online and offline during this period. 1.11 Following amendment by the Steering Group and approval by Henfield Parish Council on the 22 October 2019, the HNP was submitted to Horsham District Council for Regulation 15 notification before being submitted for Regulation 16 Consultation.

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2. Parish Profile

Geographic and historic background

2.1 Henfield is a large village which lies on a sandstone ridge in the Sussex Low Weald, sometimes known as the Vale of Sussex, 4km north of the South Downs scarp and some 6.5km south of the High Weald and on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Its name is thought to be derived from ‘Hamfelde’ meaning ‘high open land’ or possibly ‘open land characterised by rocks’. The River Adur flows around the north and west sides of the village and into the sea at Shoreham; it is tidal up to Henfield. 2.2 St. Peter’s church has been documented from 770AD, but there is little evidence of a major settlement until several centuries later. By the 16th century it was evidently a significant Wealden village. 2.3 There were originally three distinct parts to the village: a loose collection of dwellings around the church; development along the eastern side of the London – Brighton road; and scattered development at Nep Town. The early 1800s saw more rapid growth, enhanced by the coming of the railway in 1861, particularly to the west of the village forming a square of approximately half a mile across. Development continued throughout the 20th century so that virtually the whole square has now been built upon. The village boundary has also been extended with suburban development at Wantley, Furners Mead, Hollands Road and more recently the Parsonage Road, Deer Park and West End Lane developments. These recent developments have taken place since the last census and, based on these, the village population is now calculated to be 6,239 (see para. 2.10 final bullet point). 2.4 The wider Henfield Parish covers an area of some 1,733 hectares (4,282 acres or about 8 sq. miles). It stretches from the borders of Shermanbury in the North to Small Dole in the South. The Parish boundary to the west follows the line of the River Adur and includes a significant area of flood plain between the river and the route of the original Shoreham to Horsham railway line, now the North/South Downs link pathway (Downslink). The Parish includes the north western part of the village of Small Dole, embraces scattered development around Oreham Common and then to the east the border runs between the village and Woodmancote.

The Parish today

2.5 The Parish comprises areas of high quality agricultural land, grades 2/3a. Henfield developed over the centuries as a market garden village as well as a watering place on the main London/Horsham – Brighton road. Today its function is partly as a dormitory residential area for larger centres both north and south, with a significant retirement community. However, farming in particular remains important within the Parish, and this is one of the reasons why the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan concentrates development within the built-up area boundaries of Henfield and Small Dole. 2.6 Henfield is relatively self-contained and self-sufficient economically with a range of shops and a number of small industrial and commercial premises, offering a variety of employment opportunities. It also has sports facilities which include a cricket club dating back to 1771, football club, bowls club, tennis club, a golf club and a modern leisure centre. There are three churches within the Parish. Other social facilities include a large versatile village hall complex with a museum, a youth club, Henfield Haven and over 120 clubs and societies offering a wide variety of activities for all ages.

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Selected Parish Statistics

2.7 The following statistics and evidence are primarily drawn from the 2011 Census. These are used to provide an overview of the current status of the community. Other sources of data or information are acknowledged where applicable. It must be noted that the results from the different sources might not always correlate, and that information was gathered at different dates.

Demographics

2.8 In the 2011 census, the usual resident population of the Parish was 5,349 people (2,489 male, 2,860 female). Of these: • 893 People aged 15 and under (16.7% of Parish population compared to 18.7% across the District and 19% across England). • 2,904 People aged 16 to 64 (54.3% of Parish population compared to 61.9% across the District and 65% across England). • 1,552 People aged 65 and over (29.0% of Parish population compared to 19.4% across the District and 16% across England).

Housing1

2.9 There were 2,335 households (one or more people living at the same address) located within the Parish. • 1,027 were owner-occupier households, owned outright (44.0% compared to 37.3% across the District). • 688 were owner-occupier households, owned with a mortgage or loan (29.5% compared to 37.2% across the District). • 7 were Shared Ownership (0.3% compared to 0.7% across the District). • 39 were Social Rented from Council (1.7% compared to 1.2% across the District). • 297 were Social Rented Other (12.7% compared to 10.3% across the District). • 218 were Privately rented – by landlord or letting agency (9.3% compared to 11.8% across the District). • 28 were Privately rented Other (1.2% compared to 1.3% across the District). • 31 were Living Rent Free (1.3% compared to 1.5% across the District).

2.10 There were 2,405 dwellings located within the Parish. • 968 households were living in Detached housing (40.2% compared to 38.8% across the District). • 729 households were living in Semi-detached housing (30.3% compared to 26.8% across the District). • 364 households were living in Terraced housing (15.1% compared to 17.1% across the District). • 338 households were living in Flats/apartments (14.1% compared to 16.6% across the District). • 6 households were living in Caravans or other Mobile or Temporary Structures (0.2% compared to 0.7% across the District).

1 http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=7&b=11124479&c=henfield&d=16&e=62 &g=6474259&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1400763523314&enc=1&dsFamilyId=2482 Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 11

• There is a large gypsy and traveller community based at Hillside Park and adjacent land at Small Dole, just outside the boundary of the Parish, comprising 24 pitches. • The data in the above paragraph is from the 2011 Census (27th March 2011). Since that time, Henfield has seen further development, comprising 130 homes, at the third phase of Parsonage Farm, 102 homes on land east of Manor Close, 172 homes, delivered (as at June 2019), on the Barratts site in West End Lane and 25 homes at various sites across the parish. This has brought 429 additional dwellings to Henfield, which, at 2.29 (5349 residents divided by 2335 dwellings) residents per dwelling, comes to 982 additional residents of the village. Based on this calculation, the population of Henfield Parish is at May 2019 6,331.

Biodiversity2

2.11 The Parish contains areas identified by Natural England as Priority Habitats and are subject to Habitat Action Plans: • Underdetermined Grassland Priority Habitat – between Oreham Common and Oreham Manor in the south of the Parish and on the eastern boundary of Henfield. • Traditional Orchard Priority Habitat – 8 areas around Furners Farm directly east of Henfield and 4 areas south of West End Lane directly west of Henfield. • Deciduous Woodland Priority Habitat – south of Furners Farm, between New Barn Farm and Brookside Farm, around Oreham Common and lots of small parcels located along the southern edge of Henfield in the direction of West End Lane.

2.12 There are multiple areas of Entry Level plus High Level Stewardship Schemes making up the entire south western quarter of the Parish. There is also a small pocket of land in the Woodland Grant Scheme 2 located to the west of the reservoir. Two other small pockets of land are in Woodland Grant Scheme 3, 1 south of Brookside Farm and 1 north of Parsonage Farm. 2.13 Woods Mill Nature Reserve is within Henfield Parish and houses the Headquarters of the Sussex Wildlife Trust which includes the Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre who hold the species and habitat records for the whole of Sussex, including any surveys undertaken in Henfield. Henfield Birdwatch also have extensive records of the bird population of the parish since 2000. 2.14 To the south of Henfield lies the South Downs National Park.

Heritage3

2.15 The Historic England classification of Listed Buildings shows that the Parish of Henfield contains four Grade II* listed buildings and structures and 104 Grade II listed buildings and structures. 2.16 Although there are no designated Scheduled Ancient Monuments in the area, there are listed buildings in the Parish, and the main part of the old village lies within the designated Henfield Conservation Area.

2 http://magic.defra.gov.uk/ 3 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/what-is-designation/listed-buildings/ Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 12

Community Views

2.17 Since the launch of the HNP, the Parish Council has established a number of Focus Groups and arranged drop-in sessions for the community to learn more about the HNP and to express their opinions on the future of the Parish. 2.18 Each of the Focus Groups was tasked with examining the evidence base in respect of their themes and to draw conclusions on what this may mean for the HNP. A summary of the discussions and conclusions of each group is set out in the ‘State of the Parish Report’ (published February 2018). 2.19 An analysis of the Parish and wider issues indicates a series of actual or perceived ‘strengths’ or ‘assets’ or ‘advantages’, relative to other places. It also indicates the Parish has actual or perceived ‘weaknesses’ or ‘disadvantages’. In both cases, they present a combination of opportunities and challenges for the HNP to address, given there is likely to be a direct impact from land use planning and development decisions.

Strengths • Henfield has an outstanding community feel, with over 120 active clubs and organisations. • Henfield has a reasonably strong commercial centre. There is a varied range of retail outlets in the High Street, not centred around one large retail outlet and there are car parking facilities. • The surrounding countryside which includes part of the South Downs National Park, provides a good environment for residents to enjoy and enhance social pursuits with a number of open commons and an extensive network of public footpaths. • The surrounding countryside, rivers and playing field provision give health and recreational opportunities and provide a pleasant rural feel to the village. • There is a good level of integration between existing housing and the local countryside with local history being respected. • The Parish is home to the Sussex Wildlife Trust which encourages an active interest in wildlife. • There is a good mixture of agricultural, business and residential use.

Weaknesses

• The village is surrounded by a number of small areas of agricultural land and is therefore vulnerable to sporadic development. • There is a lack of sufficient lower cost housing options and smaller properties for older persons/single persons wishing to downsize. • Shortage of playing fields and allotments. • Some areas of the Parish are prone to flooding. • Recent closure of all three banks and a number of High Street shops.

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Opportunities • To develop the area’s links with the South Downs National Park. • To improve recreational pursuits and further development of wildlife habitats. • To improve public transport and roadways to reduce traffic congestion, particularly through the village. • To extend the Key Employment Area south of Henfield village and provide suitable pedestrian/cycle access. • To develop existing brown-field sites within the existing “village envelopes” of Henfield and Small Dole which may be suitable for redevelopment, either by allocation or by policy. • To preserve and develop the “green corridor” around and through the villages. • To provide appropriate car parking for increased future need. • To develop the Henfield Trails – a system of paths that start and finish in Henfield village centre.

Threats • The vulnerability of the village and surrounding area to large scale development, particularly given the extensive developments that have recently been given planning approval. • Developments/improvements to local infrastructure are not keeping pace with new house developments e.g. schools, health, traffic and waste water. • Infill of green space and loss of local agricultural and amenity land. • The loss of community village atmosphere within a strategic village through over- development. • Lack of available village centre car parking spaces considered necessary for the expansion of the local economy. • Loss of trees, woodland and hedgerows together with an increase in pollution.

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3. Planning Policy Context

3.1 The Parish is part of the Horsham District, the South Downs National Park and West Sussex County. Each of these administrations has policies and proposals that have a significant influence on the strategy and detailed content of the HNP. 3.2 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published by the Government in 2018 is also an important guide in the preparation of local plans and neighbourhood development plans. The HNP must demonstrate that it is consistent with the provisions of the NPPF. 3.3 The HNP must be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the development plan as required by the 2012 Regulations. 3.4 The HNP seeks to be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the HDPF. 3.5 The HDPF contains a wide range of strategic and development management policies covering the fourteen year plan period of 2017 to 2031. The plan acknowledges the important, complementary role of neighbourhood plans in forming the development plan for the District. It states that “many local needs and objectives will be identified and met through neighbourhood plans and this will include the identification of locally specific issues and requirements (including) the allocation of sites …” (HDPF para 2.11, p7). 3.6 The vision of the HDPF is of a “dynamic District (which has) … retained its remote but not isolated rural identity and villages their separate, distinctive and varied characters and have been able to accommodate appropriate development for local people and to support the community” (HDPF para. 3.8, p10). 3.7 The HDPF identifies a series of strategic policies that set the policy framework for all the neighbourhood plans in the District: • Policy 2 Strategic Development – establishing the key principles for all development in the District, including how development around the edges of existing rural settlements should be managed. • Policy 3 Development Hierarchy – defining the position of all settlements in the District into a hierarchy based on their population and services; Henfield is identified as a ‘Larger Village’ and Small Dole a ‘Smaller Village’. • Policy 4 Settlement Expansion – providing for the growth of settlements to meeting identified local housing, employment and community needs. • Policy 9 Employment Development – protecting existing employment sites and encouraging their appropriate expansion. • Policy 10 Rural Economic Development – encouraging development to promote local employment opportunities. • Policy 12 Vitality & Viability of Existing Retail Centres – defining Henfield as a ‘Secondary Centre’ in the District retail hierarchy. • Policy 13 Town Centre Uses - managing the mix of village centre uses. • Policy 15 Housing Provision – requiring neighbourhood plans to make provision in total for 1,500 new homes in the plan period, reflecting the position of settlements in the hierarchy of Policy. • Policy 25 Natural Environment and Landscape Character – protecting the landscape, landform and development pattern of the District. • Policy 26 Countryside Protection – protecting the rural character of the countryside beyond defined settlement boundaries. • Policy 27 Settlement Coalescence – preventing development that will lead to the coalescence of settlements.

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• Policy 30 Protected Landscapes – identifying the setting of the South Downs National Park. • Policy 32 Quality of New Development – ensuring development proposals understand and respond to their context. • Policy 34 Cultural & Heritage Assets – managing development affecting heritage assets like Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings. • Policy 39 Infrastructure Provision – ensuring that development proposals can be accommodated within the local infrastructure and contribute to improvements where necessary to ensure the proper planning of the area.

3.8 Together, these policies provide the framework, within which the general conformity of the HNP with the development plan will be assessed. The policies referred to above are relevant to this neighbourhood plan. A small part of the Parish lies within the South Downs National Authority which has a recently adopted Local Plan. The Neighbourhood Plan does not allocate any development within this part of the Plan Area, however any future proposals will need to have regard to the South Downs National Park Local Plan. 3.9 Of importance too are the number of planning applications consented for significant housing developments on the edge of the village. In the last four years, the final phase of the Parsonage Farm development has delivered 130 dwellings; 12 dwellings were delivered in Coopers Way, 102 homes were permitted on appeal on land east of Manor Close and 160 homes were permitted on appeal in West End Lane (this number has since been increased by a further 12 homes) making a total of 416 dwellings. 3.10 The Horsham District Council Preferred Strategy 2013, shown below, defined Strategic Allocations for major housing development on land to the north of Horsham with smaller developments at Southwater and possibly Billingshurst. In that document Henfield Parish is not considered a strategic site for major development. However the HDPF is currently under review.

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Horsham District

Horsham District Council Preferred Strategy 2013 – Strategic Allocations

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4. Vision, Objectives & Land Use Policies

Vision & Objectives 4.1 The Vision for Henfield Parish at the end of the plan period encapsulates the community’s views and aspirations. The strategic objectives are based on these and the evidence collected. The policies have been formulated to deliver these objectives.

Vision 4.2 Henfield will have become a place that has retained its pleasant rural ambience and village feel; that has accommodated change and where growth has been sustainable, integrated and sympathetic, with new housing assimilated into the village. There will be a vibrant local economy, with a diverse range of jobs and businesses supporting the outlying communities.

Objectives Housing • To have a programme of planned and controlled house building and other development, resulting in sustainable, integrated and sympathetic growth. (all policies). • To ensure building and development are in a style appropriate to their location. • To ensure development is of high quality. • To provide a proportion of affordable housing for people with links to Henfield. (Policy 2). • To provide more smaller housing units (2-3 bedrooms) appropriate for young families and the elderly downsizing (Policy 2).

Environment • To ensure the historical and cultural character of the village, green space and surrounding landscape is valued, enhanced, and promoted and is an attractive place for communities, business and for welcoming additional visitors. (Policies 9, 10.1, 11). • To improve integration within the surrounding countryside by the retention and development of green access corridors. (Policies 10.2, 10.3). • To retain the abundance of wildlife and nature, and increase biodiversity. (Policy 10.2). • To preserve agricultural land as far as possible, and make greater use of local produce by encouraging local farmers to sell produce within the area. (Policy 1.3). • To ensure environmental development and infrastructure with environmentally friendly design of buildings, takes place to protect and enhance the environment. (Policies 2, 12).

Infrastructure and facilities • To ensure there is appropriate investment in infrastructure in advance of any development. This includes superfast broadband; waste water treatment and other utilities. (Policies 5, 8,). • To sustain the high quality of life through the provision of local health services, education, and recreation and leisure facilities. (Policies 6, 7, 9, 10, 11). • To sustain a vibrant village community through the maintenance and enhancement of community facilities. (Policy 9). • Through an extensive and integrated network of routes to provide safe access to village facilities, neighbouring communities, the countryside and public transport. (Policy 4.1, 4.2).

Transport • To have a sustainable transport infrastructure that caters adequately for private vehicles, independent tradespeople and increasing commercial activity.

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• To ensure that there is sufficient off-street parking and that it is used, to minimise on-street parking whether legal or illegal. (Policy 4). • To promote improved public transport so that it offers a high quality, reliable and frequent service as a viable alternative to the private vehicle. • To promote alternative and environmentally friendly forms of private and commercial vehicles.

Economy • To create a vibrant local economy which encourages entrepreneurialism and local employment. (Policy 3). • To encourage a wide mix of independent businesses in the High Street. (Policy 3.3). • To develop and maintain a sustainable visitor economy to encourage visitors to Henfield. • To encourage and enable home-based businesses and to support existing ones and home- based workers. (Policy 3). • To ensure new businesses build upon the existing transport connections, and all businesses encourage green means of travel. (Policies 3, 4.1). • To establish superfast broadband communications and a diverse, resilient and flexible range of business premises to provide jobs and the opportunity of living close to work. (Policies 3, 8). • To provide adequate parking facilities to enable the village centre to contain an enhanced range of businesses. (Policies 3, 4.3).

4.3 These objectives cover a range of economic, social and environmental issues. The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and the Sustainability Appraisal Addendum4 of the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan (HNP) has assessed the objectives to be compatible with the principles of sustainable development (see the separate SA report published alongside the HNP). There are some strong, positive impacts in respect of providing for new homes to meet local need and of protecting the landscape and community services of the Parish. The SA identified no likely negative effects of the HNP pursuing these objectives. 4.4 The objectives reflect the nature of the Parish and the direction the local community wants the HNP to take, especially in securing the long term future of those community and environmental assets most precious to local people. They also incorporate change that will enable the community to grow in a sustainable way. Henfield Parish Council’s Infrastructure Delivery Plan sets out the roadmap for achieving this. 4.5 The HNP will be monitored on an annual basis. The objectives and measures will form the core of the monitoring activity but other data collected and reported at a Parish level relevant to the plan will also be included. 4.6 Henfield Parish Council also proposes to complete a formal review of the HNP every five years. This could coincide with the review of the Horsham Local Plan if this cycle is different.

4 Henfield Neighbourhood Plan Sustainability Appraisal 6 June 2019 incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment; and Sustainability Appraisal Addendum 8 October 2019 Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 19

5. Policies

5.1 The following is a list of policies included within the HNP. Some of the policy areas also include community aims. These reflect the aspirations of the local community, especially in securing those community and environmental assets which are most valued for their contribution to the unique character of Henfield parish.

Policy 1: A Spatial Plan for the Parish Policy 2: Housing Site Allocations 2.1 Land North of Parsonage Farm (205 dwellings) 2.2 Land east of Wantley Hill (25 dwellings) 2.3 Land west of Backsettown, off Furners Lane (30 single storey dwellings) 2.4 Land south of the Bowls Club (off Furners Mead) (10 single storey dwellings) Policy 3: Employment Sites and Village Centre 3.1 Employment Development Site Allocations 3.2 Development of New and Existing Employment Uses 3.3 Henfield Village Retail Centre (High Street) Policy 4: Transport, Access and Car Parking Policy 5: Utility Infrastructure Policy 6: Medical Infrastructure Policy 7: Education Infrastructure Policy 8: Broadband Infrastructure Policy 9: Community Infrastructure: (Henfield Hall, Haven, other community buildings and recreational facilities including allotments) Policy 10: Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Policy 11: Local Green Spaces Policy 12: Design Standards for Development

5.2 New developments are expected to comply with all policies within the HNP.

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Policy 1: A Spatial Plan for the Parish

5.3 This policy establishes the key spatial priority for the HNP. It sets the strategic direction for all its other policies by steering new development into the two established settlements in the Parish and by continuing to exert control over development proposals elsewhere in the countryside of the Parish.

Policy 1: A Spatial Plan for the Parish

P1.1 The Neighbourhood Plan defines the Built Up Area Boundary of Henfield (see page 23) and Small Dole (see page 24). Development proposals located inside these boundaries will be supported, provided they accord with the other provisions of the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan and the Horsham District Planning Framework (HDPF).

P1.2 Development proposals outside of these boundaries will be required to conform to HDPF policies in respect of development in the countryside.

P1.3 Where significant development of agricultural land is demonstrated to be necessary, areas of poorer quality land will be preferred to those of higher quality.

P1.4 Development proposals within or affecting the South Downs National Park must conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area.

5.4 The effect of the policy is to confine housing and other development proposals to within the built up area boundaries at Henfield and Small Dole as defined by this Plan and shown on map of Henfield Built-Up Area and Sites on page 23 and map of Small Dole Built-Up Area and Sites on page 24. ‘Windfall’ sites within the Henfield Built Up Area Boundary (BUAB) (without formal allocation in the HNP) which come forward during the plan lifetime would have to undergo due process and obtain planning permission. 5.5 The key criteria for determining the right spatial strategy for the plan focused firstly on sites within the BUAB, then identified sites that immediately adjoin the BUAB. All other sites in - Horsham District Council`s Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA), and/or that responded to the Parish Council’s call for sites, have been excluded from further assessment (see the separate Site Assessment Report5 in the evidence base). 5.6 The policy is therefore consistent with Policy 2 of the HDPF in respect of supporting sustainable development proposals of an appropriate scale that retain the existing settlement pattern and of managing development around the edges of settlements. Policy 4 of the HDPF then allows for the expansion of settlements outside the defined BUAB, provided proposals are provided for in a Neighbourhood Plan, amongst other requirements. 5.7 In overall terms, the indicative total number of houses specifically provided for in the HNP is 270 new dwellings over the plan period. This quantum of development is considered to strike the right balance between meeting local housing need and contributing to the HDPF Housing Supply Strategy on the one hand and reflecting the scale of housing developments recently built and consented in Henfield on the other. As the policy allows for sustainable development proposals within the boundary, the total number of dwellings consented over the plan period could be greater than the numbers resulting from the allocations within the HNP. 5.8 To accommodate this quantum of development, this policy modifies the BUAB of Henfield.

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The relevant HDPF’s policies promoting sustainable development inside the boundary and constraining development outside the boundary will continue to apply. The criteria used to justify a boundary modification are:- • The site is immediately adjoining the existing BUAB • The site is capable of suitable and safe access to the local road network • The site has good access to community facilities and avoids fragmentation of the community • Good access to the village centre by way of footpaths and cycleways is possible • The site minimizes the loss of agricultural land

5.9 The Sustainability Appraisal report6 assesses this policy as having positive and neutral likely effects in achieving sustainable development in the Parish. There are positive effects in terms of providing for new housing but also in maintaining the character of the countryside in the Parish and its historic buildings and in reusing urban land. The spatial strategy of allowing modest development adjoining existing settlement boundaries performs better than the alternatives below. 5.10 The strategic option originally preferred was to reuse or change the use of pre-used land within Henfield for new housing and mixed use proposals, rather than to continue the incursion of the village into the surrounding countryside. This would confine development within the existing settlement boundaries and allocate no new sites on the edge of the village. It scores well on a range of environmental measures, but, crucially, it results in too few new homes being allocated and was therefore rejected. 5.11 An alternative strategy was to allocate sites around the village on all sides and to allow for greater development at Small Dole but not to allocate land inside the boundary at Henfield. In this option, the scale of negative impact on environmental measures outweighed the benefits of delivering housing and, being unpopular with residents, would put at risk the chance of securing a majority vote at referendum and was therefore also rejected. 5.12 Another alternative was to favour sites on the western boundary of the village consolidating the recent consent at West End Lane. This too scored badly overall as any further significant development in that area would be situated furthest from the village centre. 5.13 The chosen option (Option 5) was considered to be an appropriate strategy to deliver the housing numbers for the Plan period to 2031 when judged against reasonable alternatives. This option would provide a new access onto the A281 London Road from Site A and would lead to a more acceptable development in the north of the village that would not adversely impact on the amenities of existing residents and provide for a part of the housing number to be brought forward from sites with better access to the main village amenities, especially the High Street. (see sites on Policy Map 1a). 5.14 This HNP policy is entirely consistent with the strategic policies in the HDPF. Its proposed housing allocations are all either within or adjoin the defined Henfield BUAB. The HDPF Policy 3 establishes the position in the settlement hierarchy of Henfield as a ‘Larger Village’ and of Small Dole as a ‘Smaller Village’. The development requirements included in each policy will ensure that the proposed housing schemes will be appropriate to the two settlement types.

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Policy Map 1a - Henfield Built-up Area Boundary and Sites

Key to sites A – Land North of Parsonage Farm B - Land east of Wantley Hill C - Land west of Backsettown, off Furners Lane D - Land south of the Bowls Club (off Furners Mead)

The ‘dashed’ BUAB shows the proposed amendment to the BUAB to accommodate the proposals in this Neighbourhood Plan. The green outlines show the open space incorporated within the allocated development site.

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Policy Map 1b - Small Dole Built-up Area Boundary and sites

There are no sites in Small Dole

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Policy 2: Housing Site Allocations

Policy 2: Housing Site Allocations

Residential development on the sites identified below will be supported subject to the criteria identified against each site. Development proposals will be expected to conform to the affordable housing policies of the HDPF.

The following sites (as identified on the Policies maps) are allocated for the provision of 270 new homes over the plan period: a. Land North of Parsonage Farm (205 dwellings) b. Land east of Wantley Hill (25 dwellings) c. Land west of Backsettown, off Furners Lane (30 single storey dwellings) d. Land south of the Bowls Club (off Furners Mead) (10 single storey dwellings)

5.15 The Policy Maps 1a: Henfield Built-up Area Boundary and Sites and 1b; Small Dole Built-up Area Boundary on pages 23 and 24 show the location of each allocated site. 5.16 This policy allocates four available sites in the Parish that accord with the provisions of Policy 1 of the HNP for housing development within or adjoining the settlements. 5.17 In each case, the policy establishes the key development principles that will enable a satisfactory proposal to be achieved. Planning applications will be expected to respond to each of these specific principles as well as any other relevant considerations of other development plan policies. The Local Planning Authority may consider matters covered by other policies of the HDPF and the requirements of the Highway Authority. 5.18 The policy also restates the requirement that all the allocation proposals meet the prevailing affordable housing policies of the District. Each site is large enough to enable the delivery of the affordable housing requirement on site. It also provides a clear indication of the emphasis for the type of housing that should be delivered to achieve a diversity of housing stock in Henfield and Small Dole, in accordance with Policy 16 of the HDPF. 5.19 Where communal parking is proposed, it would be adequate for some of these to have electric vehicle charging points whereas if dedicated or on-slot parking is provided then they would all need to have electric vehicle charging points to give residents a choice to use electric vehicles. 5.20 The Sustainability Appraisal report has assessed this policy as having no significant environmental effects and all the proposed allocations are consistent with the spatial strategy of Policy 1. It assesses well in respect of providing for new homes to meet local demand and in encouraging non-car trips by allocating most housing sites close the village centre.

Community Aim 1

5.21 Residential development in Henfield will be phased throughout the period of the Neighbourhood Plan.

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Policy 2.1: Land at Parsonage Farm

Policy 2.1: Land at Parsonage Farm

P2.1.1 Land north of Parsonage Farm is allocated for approximately 205 dwellings which should be carried out in accordance with a comprehensive masterplan to ensure that the following requirements are met:-

a. The masterplan demonstrates a thorough understanding of the historic evolution of the site and all the elements which contribute to the character of the landscape and these inform the design and layout of the site. b. The proposal has regard for visibility and key views and provides for landscaping in advance of any building work, in particular screening on the north east side is provided to mitigate its visibility from both the A281 and the B2116 (see photographs below). c. Generally no dwellings are to exceed 2 storeys in height. A small number of 2.5 storey dwellings will be accepted in low lying areas away from the existing built up area. d. The proposal has regard for the Adur floodplain landscape character. e. The proposal preserves and enhances the site’s rural character with open and generous green spaces; where appropriate existing field boundaries will be retained and enhanced with native species; and the landscaping provides an appropriate and effective green transition from countryside to village. A landscape buffer is provided to existing dwellings. f. All ancient woodland is protected and appropriately managed and no building is proposed within 20 metres of the edges of the woodland. g. A full ecological and biodiversity assessment is submitted as part of the application. Any reasonable mitigation proposed by the assessments must be implemented in

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full. h. The area of the site lying within Flood Zones 2/3 will be laid out as open space and allocated as such. Support is given to the provision of Sustainable Drainage (SUDs) and the opportunity to create and enhance wildlife habitats and biodiversity. i. A comprehensive transport assessment is submitted with the application. Any reasonable mitigation to make the application more acceptable in planning terms must be implemented in full. j. The proposal avoids possible fragmentation of community and integrates well with the adjacent development, by maintaining and enhancing connectivity to the village centre with cycle routes and footpaths including into the neighbouring Deer Park estate, the emerging Henfield trails and to the Downslink. k. All roads, cycle ways and footpaths must conform to West Sussex Highway Standard, irrespective of whether they are to be adopted by the Highway Authority. l. The use of shared surfaces is avoided in highly trafficked areas. m. The proposal includes a nature reserve to the north with an ongoing maintenance plan. n. The proposal includes provision of allotments. o. The proposal includes fixed equipment play facilities for younger children and an informal kick-about area for older children, paying due regard to the amenities of the dwellings within the development. p. The proposal includes a new access road from the A281 and that this is built in advance to allow construction access. q. All lighting is designed to minimise light pollution and supports the dark skies policy of the South Downs National Park Authority. Highway lighting is not to be used on residential footpaths that should be illuminated with a lower level of lighting. r. The proposal delivers a mix of housing types to meet local need. This includes:- • single storey dwellings and apartments suitable for older people aged 55+ and disabled households; • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses suitable for young family households; and • affordable homes in accordance with the policies in the HDPF. s. The proposal includes an adequate number and positions of electric vehicle charging points to enable residents to choose to use electric vehicles. t. The proposal has regard to the presence of the High Pressure Gas Pipeline exclusion zone within the site and any development in the proximity of the pipeline is implemented safely. u. Occupation of the development is phased to align with the delivery of sewerage network reinforcement, in liaison with the service provider. v. Layout is planned to ensure future access to the existing sewerage infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes. w. An adequate gap is provided between the pumping station and development to prevent any unacceptable impact from noise and/or vibration.

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5.22 Policies Map1a: Henfield Built-up Area Boundary and Sites on page 23 shows the location of the site. 5.23 This is a 31.5 hectare site of which 6.7 hectares will be allocated for mixed housing of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom dwellings situated adjacent to existing housing to the south of the site (shown with a purple outline). The rest of the site (shown with a green outline) is a nature reserve consisting of an area of open space including wetland areas, woodland and recreational open space, with adequate car parking for visitors and with an identified managing agent with a proven track record of managing such an area. 5.24 Henfield is well served with walking routes. Henfield Parish Council is in the process improving this facility through the development of the ’Henfield Trails’ project. Development of this site should have regard to the emerging ‘Henfield Trails’ project to enhance the accessibility of the nature reserve.

View from Crouch Hill looking south

Looking north from the centre of the site

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Policy 2.2: Land east of Wantley Hill Estate, Henfield

Policy 2.2: Land east of Wantley Hill Estate, Henfield

P2.2.1 Land east of Wantley Hill is allocated for approximately 25 dwellings, provided the proposal demonstrates adherence to all of the following principles: a. Land to the north of the proposed development site adjoining the BUAB is allocated for open space, and sports and leisure facilities. b. The design for the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the elements which contribute to the character of the landscape and these inform the design and layout of the site. c. The proposal has regard for visibility and key views and provides for landscaping, in particular screening on the north side is provided to mitigate the development’s visibility from outside the village (see photographs below). d. No dwellings are to exceed 2 storeys in height. e. The proposal includes fixed equipment play facilities for younger children. f. The proposal maintains and enhances the site’s rural character, retaining existing field boundaries, hedgerows and tree belts; and enhancing with native species. Regard will be given to the transitional space between the urban edge of the proposed developed area and the wider open countryside especially to the east. g. A full ecological and biodiversity assessment is submitted as part of the application. Any reasonable mitigation proposed by the assessments must be implemented in Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 29

full. h. A comprehensive transport assessment is submitted with the application. Any reasonable mitigation to make the application more acceptable in planning terms must be implemented in full. i. The proposal makes provision for suitable access and appropriate associated infrastructure works to Charlwood Drive and the A281. The access point is shown on the site map below. j. All roads, cycle ways and footpaths conform to West Sussex Highway Standard, irrespective of whether they are to be adopted by the Highway Authority. k. The use of shared surfaces is avoided in highly trafficked areas. l. The proposal has regard to the amenities of adjoining residential properties. m. All lighting is designed to minimise light pollution and supports the dark skies policy of the South Downs National Park. Highway lighting is not to be used on residential footpaths that should be illuminated with a lower level of lighting. n. The proposal includes an adequate number and positions of electric vehicle charging points to enable residents to choose to use electric vehicles. o. The proposal delivers a mix of housing to meet local need: a. 2-3 and 4 bedroom houses suitable for young family households; and b. affordable homes in accordance with the policies in HDC’s development plan.

5.25 Policies Map 1a: Henfield Built-up Area Boundary and Sites on page 23 shows the location of the site. 5.26 This 4.64 hectare site is publicly owned land. Approximately 1 Hectare can be released for development during the plan’s lifetime now that the development immediately to the south has been completed. 5.27 Mixed housing of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom dwellings of two storeys are to be situated adjacent to existing housing in the south west corner of the site (shown with a purple outline). The rest of the area (shown with a green outline) remains outside the BUAB and is to be for community facilities such as open space, allotments, sports facilities including pavilion: amenities which are lacking in this area of the Parish. 5.28 Access is from the southern part of the site joining the existing road network.

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View looking south-east

View looking east

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Policy 2.3: Land west of Backsettown, off Furners Lane, Henfield

Policy 2.3: Land west of Backsettown, off Furners Lane, Henfield

P2.3.1 Land west of Backsettown, off Furners Lane, Henfield is allocated for approximately 30 single storey dwellings, provided the proposal design demonstrates adherence to all of the following principles: a. The proposal demonstrates an understanding of the elements which contribute to the character of the site and these inform the design and layout of the site. The proposal must be of an appropriate scale and massing in keeping with the character of the surroundings. b. The proposal preserves the setting of the Backsettown House, the listed building to the east. c. The proposal comprises single storey dwellings suitable for older and downsizing households to meet local need. d. The proposal has regard to the amenities of adjoining residential properties. e. The proposal has regard for visibility and key views (see photograph below). f. The proposal maintains and enhances the site’s rural character, retaining existing field boundaries, hedgerows and trees where appropriate and enhancing with native species. Mature trees are protected and maintained. g. A full ecological and biodiversity assessment is submitted as part of the application. Any reasonable mitigation proposed by the assessments must be implemented in full. h. A comprehensive transport assessment is submitted with the application. Any reasonable mitigation to make the application more acceptable in planning terms must be implemented in full. i. The proposal makes provision for the access from Furners Mead without harming the amenities of local residents, by demolishing 21 Furners Mead which is in the ownership of the developer. j. All roads, cycle ways and footpaths conform to West Sussex Highway Standard,

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irrespective of whether they are to be adopted by the Highway Authority. k. All lighting is designed to minimise light pollution and supports the dark skies policy of the South Downs National Park. l. The part of the site outside the built-up area boundary is designed as open space for recreational use by the residents and wider community. m. The public rights of way are retained and enhanced, and upgraded to cycleways where appropriate. n. The proposal includes an adequate number and positions of electric vehicle charging points to enable residents to choose to use electric vehicles. o. Occupation of the development is phased to align with the delivery of sewerage network reinforcement, in liaison with the service provider. p. A drainage strategy is prepared for the development which includes how seasonal groundwater is addressed.

5.29 Policies Map 1a: Henfield Built-up Area Boundary and Sites on page 23 shows the location of the site.

5.30 This 3.1 hectare site is currently owned by a registered charity. While it is not possible to unlock the whole site because it is unsustainable, 1 hectare of the western portion of the site (shown with a purple outline) would be suitable for a low density, low level development of approximately 30 single storey dwellings. This would allow local residents to downsize and make their larger family houses available. This section of the site is already bordered on three sides by existing housing and links into the existing footpath network, allowing easy pedestrian access to the High Street and open countryside. Existing Tree Preservation Orders will be respected. 5.31 The remainder of the site (shown with a green outline) is to be designated as open space and could continue to support agricultural activities. By only unlocking part of the site the listed building, Backsettown House, is protected. 5.32 The access constraints will be mitigated via a new access road which would be achieved by demolishing 21 Furners Mead which is a single storey dwelling already in the ownership of the charity.

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View east towards Backsettown

Policy 2.4: Land south of the Bowls Club, off Furners Mead, Henfield

Policy 2.4: Land south of the Bowls Club, off Furners Mead, Henfield

P2.4.1 Land south of the Bowls Club, off Furners Mead, Henfield is allocated for approxiately 10 single storey dwellings, provided the proposal design demonstrates adherence to all of the following principles: a. The design for the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the elements which contribute to the character of the landscape and these inform the design and layout of the site. Any proposal must be of an appropriate scale and massing in keeping with the character of the surroundings. b. The proposal conserves and enhances the historic significance of the setting of the Henfield Conservation Area, in particular the proposal must preserve the nearby listed building and its setting. This will include a green buffer zone in the south west part of the site. c. The proposal comprises single storey dwellings suitable for older and downsizing households to meet local need. d. The proposal has regard to the amenities of adjoining residential properties. e. The proposal has regard for visibility and key views, in particular provides mitigation against its visibility from the south (see photographs below). f. The proposal maintains and enhances the site’s rural character, retaining existing field boundaries where appropriate and enhancing with native species. g. A full ecological and biodiversity assessment is submitted as part of the application. Any reasonable mitigation proposed by the assessments must be implemented in full. h. The proposal makes provision for suitable access without harming the amenities of local residents.

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i. All roads, cycle ways and footpaths conform to West Sussex Highway Standard, irrespective of whether they are to be adopted by the Highway Authority. j. All lighting is designed to minimise light pollution and supports the dark skies policy of the South Downs National Park. k. The proposal includes an adequate number and positions of electric vehicle charging points to enable residents to choose to use electric vehicles. l. A drainage strategy is prepared for the development which includes how seasonal groundwater is addressed.

5.33 Policies Map1a: Henfield Built-up Area Boundary and Sites on page 23 shows the location of the site.

5.34 This privately owned 0.554 hectare site comprises 2 paddocks which are situated between the bowls club and Henfield Common North. Just beyond the south western corner of the site lies a listed building which is one of the reasons why the development needs to be low rise and low density, and why a buffer zone in the south western area of the site is necessary. 5.35 The site is within easy walking distance of the High Street and due to this it is suitable for 10 single storey dwellings that will fit into the existing street scene and allow current residents to downsize and make their larger family houses available. The topography of the site and its proximity to the Victorian cottages along Henfield Common North make it suitable only for single storey dwellings. 5.36 Access to the site is through a single carriageway road leading to Furners Mead which in turn joins the A281 via Furners Lane and any housing proposal which creates significantly more traffic would impact adversely upon existing residents. The proposal has taken this factor into account.

View to the south showing houses in Henfield Common North

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Policy 3: Employment Sites and Village Centre

5.37 The Parish of Henfield has a number of employment sites both within the built up area boundary and within open countryside. Many of these sites are long established. In line with the need to provide additional housing within the Parish it is important to retain and provide employment. The following policies deal with employment site allocation, existing employment areas and the village centre.

Policy 3.1: Employment Development Site Allocation

5.38 Due to the success of the Henfield Business Park which is a Key Employment Area and now at full capacity (See Policy Maps 2a and 2b: Employment Development Sites), sites E, F and G off A2027 Henfield Road, have been allocated in the HNP and are located opposite the Henfield Business Park to make a cohesive employment area and an appropriate way to achieve a sustainable economy. Site I Hollands Lane Industrial Site is currently an employment site, with potential for further development on the site.

Policy 3.1: Employment Development Site Allocations

P3.1.1 The Neighbourhood Plan allocates the following locations as shown on Policy map 2 for employment development, provided the proposal meets all criteria identified against the specific site.

P3.1.2 The sites covered by Policy 3.1 are:- E – Southgrounds, Shoreham Road (allocated within plan) F – Land north of The Old Brickworks (allocated within plan) G – The Old Kennels, Project Enterprise (allocated within plan) Note: Employment Sites at The Old Brickworks, Shoreham Road; Hollands Lane Industrial Site and Henfield Business Park already exist and do not have to be allocated.

5.39 Sites E, F and G north of The Old Brickworks, Shoreham Road together with the Old Brickworks would complete a new business area around Henfield Business Park. This would allow this area to become a key sustainable employment site in accordance with HDC policy. 5.40 Business sites E, F and G would benefit from working together to create a joint access which would be desirable for these sites.

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Policy Map 2a - Maps of Employment Development Sites

Policy Map 2b – Maps of Employment Development Sites

Key to sites (Policy 3) E – Southgrounds, Shoreham Road (allocated within plan) F – Land north of The Old Brickworks (allocated within plan) G – The Old Kennels, Project Enterprise (allocated within plan)

The existing employment areas at The Old Brickworks, Shoreham Road; Hollands Lane Industrial Site; and Henfield Business Park (Key Employment Area) are shown outlined in blue.

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Policy 3.1.3: Southgrounds, Shoreham Road (Site E)

Policy 3.1.3: Southgrounds, Shoreham Road (Site E)

P3.1.3 Southgrounds, Shoreham Road is allocated for employment use, provided the proposal meets all of the following criteria: a. The design of the proposal has regard to its countryside location in respect of building scale. b. The design for the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the landscape character which contributes to the character of Henfield and these inform the design and layout of the site. c. The proposal has regard for visibility from the surrounding countryside and provides for landscaping in particular provides screening on the western side. d. The proposal maintains and enhances as much as possible the site’s rural character, retaining existing field boundaries and tree belts where appropriate and enhancing with native species. e. The proposal makes provision for suitable access and appropriate associated infrastructure works to the A2037. f. The proposal has regard to the amenities of nearby residential properties. g. The proposal includes an adequate number and positions of electric vehicle charging points to enable businesses to choose to use electric vehicles. h. All lighting is designed to minimise light pollution and supports the dark skies policy of the South Downs National Park Authority.

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5.41 Policies map 2a: Employment Development Sites on page 37 shows the location of the site.

Policy 3.1.4: Land north of the Old Brickworks (Site F)

Policy 3.1.4: : Land north of the Old Brickworks (Site F)

P3.1.4 Land north of the Old Brickworks is allocated for employment use, provided the proposal meets all of the following criteria: a. The design of the proposal has regard to its countryside location in respect of building scale. b. The design for the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the landscape character which contributes to the character of Henfield and these inform the design and layout of the site. c. The proposal has regard for visibility from the surrounding countryside and provides for landscaping in particular provides screening on the western side. d. The proposal maintains and enhances as far as possible the site’s rural character, retaining existing field boundaries and tree belts where appropriate and enhancing with native species e. The proposal makes provision for suitable access and appropriate associated infrastructure works to the A2037. f. The proposal has regard to the amenities of nearby residential properties. g. The proposal includes an adequate number and positions of electric vehicle charging points to enable businesses to choose to use electric vehicles.

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h. All lighting is designed to minimise light pollution and supports the dark skies policy of the South Downs National Park Authority.

5.42 Policies map 2a: Employment Development Sites on page 37 shows the location of the site. Policy 3.1.5: The Old Kennels Site, Project Enterprise (Site G)

Policy 3.1.5: The Old Kennels Site, Project Enterprise (Site G)

P3.1.5 The Old Kennels site is allocated for employment use, provided the proposal meets all of the following criteria: a. The design of the proposal has regard to its countryside location in respect of building scale. b. The design for the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the landscape character which contributes to the character of Henfield and these inform the design and layout of the site. c. The proposal has regard for visibility from the surrounding countryside and provides for landscaping in particular provides screening on the western side. d. The proposal maintains and enhances as far as possible the site’s rural character, retaining existing field boundaries and tree belts where appropriate and enhancing with native species e. The proposal makes provision for suitable access and appropriate associated infrastructure works to the A2037. f. The proposal has regard to the amenities of nearby residential properties.

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g. The proposal includes an adequate number and positions of electric vehicle charging points to enable businesses to choose to use electric vehicles. h. All lighting is designed to minimise light pollution and supports the dark skies policy of the South Downs National Park Authority.

5.43 Policies map 2a: Employment Development Sites on page 37 shows the location of the site. 5.44 Good access for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooter users is needed from residential areas to employment sites. No practical route between the Henfield Business Park area and Henfield village or Small Dole village has yet been identified. Any opportunity which might arise during the period of the plan, to improve this situation will be investigated further. 5.45 Where screening is necessary it should be consistent with local landscape character in terms of hedgerow and woodland layout and pattern, as defined in relevant Landscape Character Assessments.

Policy 3.2: Development of New and Existing Employment Uses

5.46 This policy recognises the important role and contribution to employment that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) make along with home working and home based businesses, and support them through the provision of appropriate infrastructure to be provided through the HNP. The employment policies have regard to the Economic Growth Assessment Report which is available on the Horsham District Council website under Economic Development7.

Policy 3.2: Development of New and Existing Employment Uses

P3.2.1 Development proposals for new employment uses or to extend or intensify existing employment uses not covered by Policy 3.1 will be supported, provided: a. they are within the built-up area boundary of Henfield or where they are outside the built-up area they can be accommodated within the curtilage of an existing employment site; b. they can demonstrate they will lead to a likely increase in the number and quality of local employment opportunities; c. it can be demonstrated that the traffic generated by the proposal will have acceptable access to the principal Henfield road network the A281 and/or A2037; d. the proposal layout can meet the car parking standards of Policy 4 of the HNP; and e. the design, materials colour, massing, position within the site and landscape scheme is able to minimise any visual impacts on the street scene, local amenity and on any adjoining countryside by the provision and maintenance of effective screening by trees or woodland planting along the boundaries of the site and is in accordance with the Henfield Parish Design Statement.

P3.2.2 The loss of existing employment sites will be resisted unless justified by compelling evidence that:

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a. the employment use is no longer appropriate for its location, for instance because of the impact on neighbouring amenities; or b. the employment use is demonstrated to be no longer viable for all or part of the site In these circumstances the change of use to wholly residential or to mixed residential and employment use will be supported provided the proposal complies with the other policies of the development plan.

5.47 The policy reflects the concerns of the business community and the local community more generally that the HNP should bolster the viability and vitality of the High Street retail area to continue to meet the needs of the village and the wider rural area. In particular the wide variety of small retail units is valued.

Policy 3.3: Henfield Village Retail Centre 5.48 Classifications of use referred to in this policy are: A1 – retail A2 – professional services A3 – restaurants / cafes A4 – pubs / bars A5 – hot food take-aways B1 – business C1 – hotels / guest houses C3 – residential (flats above retail premises), D1 – non-residential institutions D2 – assembly / leisure Sui Generis – anything different

Henfield Village Retail Centre (High Street)

P3.3.1 The primary retail area in Henfield as defined on the Map of the Village Retail Centre on page 43. The Henfield Village Retail Centre will be retained for A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, C1, C3 (flats above retail premises), D1, D2 and Sui Generis.

P3.3.2 Proposals for new development and for alterations to existing buildings in the primary retail area will be supported where they adhere to the recent Conservation Area Management Plan, and have regard to:- a. the character and appearance of adjacent buildings in terms of scale, materials, lighting and fenestration; b. shop fronts respect the historic character of the street and use traditional materials; c. shop signs are discreet and use traditional lettering.

5.49 The creation of housing units above retail premises is encouraged to ensure the continuing vibrancy and full utilisation of the village centre.

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Policy Map 3 - Henfield Village Retail Centre

(Taken from Horsham District Planning Framework 2015)

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Community Aim 2

5.50 The community has been concerned about the recent loss of banking facilities within Henfield. Since November 2016 all 3 high street banks have closed, leaving only limited banking facilities via the Post Office and three ATMs: at Budgens and One Stop during opening hours; and the petrol station (24 hours). This has underlined the importance to Henfield of maintaining the variety of facilities which both provide a service and attract footfall. The Parish Council supports the potential for a future Neighbourhood Development Order to provide outline planning permission on suitable developments within the High Street Retail area.

Community Aim 3

5.51 Tourism will also be promoted to encourage the “visitor economy” and the viability of the High Street which benefits all. The HNP encourages infrastructure development which increases the Parish’s ability to host events.

Policy 4 : Transport, Access and Car Parking

5.52 Henfield is a strategic village providing shops and services not only for Henfield but also for the surrounding communities. Retaining and enhancing adequate public car parking is important to the ongoing vitality of the village centre, in particular to enable increased footfall for retail businesses, pubs, restaurants, cafes etc and leisure activities at The Henfield Hall and elsewhere. 5.53 The rural nature of the surrounding areas means that most visitors use their own vehicles. Henfield Community Partnership’s car parking surveys demonstrate that the majority of car park users are short term, are using the shops and services in the village centre and have not travelled a long way. 5.54 Adequate car parking facilities both for the public and within new developments are necessary to maintain the rural ambience and village feel encouraging residents to use safe and pleasant pedestrian and cycle routes.

Policy 4: Transport, Access and Car Parking

P4.1 Development proposals will be supported provided they are appropriate to the scale and type of development, and: a. They demonstrate that safe pedestrian routes from residential and employment sites to community facilities including education, health and recreational facilities can be achieved; irrespective of whether the road network is adopted. b. They protect the existing network of footpaths (twittens) and bridleways within the village and into the surrounding countryside and ensure the continuing safe provision of accessible pedestrian routes, suitable for all users. c. They demonstrate that cycle ways can be achieved; especially to provide links from residential and employment sites to community infrastructure and the wider regional cycle routes, e.g. Downslink.

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P4.2 All roads, cycle ways and footpaths must conform to West Sussex Highway Standards, irrespective of whether they are to be adopted by the Highway Authority.

P4.3 Development proposals that will result in the net loss of public car parking facilities in the village centre will be resisted, unless commensurate, accessible replacement car parking is provided.

P4.4 Adequate off-road car parking must be provided for all developments in accordance with West Sussex Parking Standards.

5.55 There are also a significant number of car park users who park all day because they work in Henfield. There is therefore a need for a long-term car park to free up more spaces for the short-term parkers. No site has been identified within the HNP, but should such a site come forward, this Plan would support such a development. 5.56 Car parking is a fluid issue and influenced by factors outside the scope of this plan, such as car parking charges and parking restrictions. The need for additional car parking will therefore be kept under review. 5.57 The high level of car ownership and the historic character of Henfield also means that adequate off-street parking for home owners is a significant concern for Henfield residents. This policy seeks to encourage the maximisation of off street parking within new developments. 5.58 Henfield Parish has a considerable network of footpaths (see Map of Footpaths and Bridleways on page 50). Their surface treatment varies from good to poor limiting their use by the disabled. There is scope for improved surfacing and lighting in some situations, but the character of a particular footpath should never be compromised. 5.59 Where possible access to major new housing developments should be from the primary road network rather than through existing residential areas. 5.60 Henfield Parish Council will investigate ways in which any additional funding may be secured from Section106 planning obligations and other sources, including Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), to invest in the construction of a cycleway/mobility scooter route between Henfield village and the Key Employment Area (KEA) at Henfield Business Park, possibly as part of the Henfield Trail project, as referred to in Policy 4. In any event, new employment and leisure sites should be linked to Henfield village by routes safe for bicycles and mobility scooters.

Community Aim 4

5.61 The community supports initiatives to increase the use of sustainable transport; to further support community transport services; and to develop public transport links, particularly a bus service to the local railway stations.

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Policy 5: Utility Infrastructure

5.62 This policy recognises the need to maintain the essential infrastructure; and ensure that adequate infrastructure is in place prior to any development.

Policy 5: Utility Infrastructure

P5.1 Proposals for improvements to and expansion of utility infrastructure will be supported.

P5.2 The infrastructure to support a development must be delivered alongside the development that depends on that infrastructure.

P5.3 Development proposals will be supported provided they ensure future access to existing water and waste water infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes.

Policy 6: Medical Infrastructure

5.63 This policy recognises the importance of the Medical Centre, Henfield Haven, dental services, and other providers of health and well-being services to the community and surrounding area.

Policy 6: Medical Infrastructure

P 6.1 Proposals for the expansion of medical facilities will be supported.

P 6.2 Proposals that would result in the loss of sites and premises currently or last used for the provision of medical facilities will be resisted subject to the provisions in the HDPF. Alternative provision must be made within or adjoining the built-up area boundary of Henfield.

5.64 The range of health services available is valued by the community; and any expansion of these services would be supported. Whilst the Medical Centre has no current plans for extending its premises, intending to cope with the increasing demand by better use of the existing resources, any future enhancement of the facility would be supported.

Community Aim 5

5.65 The community supports the establishment of a pharmacy at the Health Centre.

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Policy 7: Education Infrastructure

5.66 This policy recognises the importance to the village of St Peter’s School, its primary school, as a local amenity as well as being one of the largest employers in the Parish.

Policy 7: Education Infrastructure

P7.1 Proposals for housing development should have regard to the availability of primary school and secondary school places in the local catchment area.

P7.2 Proposals that would result in the loss of sites and premises used for the provision of education will be resisted subject to the provisions in the HDPF. Where loss is unavoidable alternative provision must be made within the built-up area boundary of Henfield.

Policy 8: Broadband Infrastructure

5.67 This policy supports the improvement of access to high quality broadband infrastructure and services across the Parish.

Policy 8: Broadband Infrastructure

P8.1 Proposals to provide access to a high quality broadband network to the villages of the Parish, and outlying properties in the countryside, and to improve the speed of existing services, will be supported, provided the location and design of any above-ground network installations reflect the character of the local area.

5.68 This policy is supportive of above-ground installations requiring planning consent, provided they are sited and designed to accord with a rural location. Many elements of broadband/telecommunications installations are permitted development.

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Policy 9: Community Infrastructure: (The Henfield Hall, the Henfield Haven, other community buildings and recreational facilities including allotments)

5.69 This policy recognises the importance of the Henfield Hall, the Henfield Haven and other community buildings and facilities to the community.

Community

5.70 This policy relates to all community buildings and recreational facilities including allotments in Henfield Parish. It supports the enhancement of and improvement to existing facilities. The loss of community facilities will be resisted. 5.71 The evidence of this policy is drawn from the Community Facilities and Infrastructure Focus Group. The work of the focus group highlighted the following priority areas: • Maintaining current infrastructure capacity and ensuring it keeps pace with future developments • Services for older people • A place for young families • Protection and enhancement of community assets and facilities • The Henfield Haven • The Henfield Hall • Scout and Guide Huts • Leisure Centre • Youth Club • Thriving village centre with adequate car parking • A better place for walking, cycling and access to facilities • New and enhanced leisure facilities

Policy 9: Community Infrastructure: (The Henfield Hall, the Henfield Haven, other community buildings and recreational facilities including allotments)

P9.1 Proposals for the extension or improvement of The Henfield Hall, the Henfield Haven or other community building will be supported.

P9.2 Development proposals that will result in the loss of The Henfield Hall, the Henfield Haven or other community building or facility will not be supported unless prior replacement facilities are provided.

P9.3 Proposals for extension or improvement of existing sports, leisure and recreational facilities will be supported.

P9.4 Proposals for developments which would result in the loss of existing recreational facilities, including sports pitches, courts etc, children's playgrounds, allotments, will not be supported subject to the provisions in the HDPF.

P9.5 Proposals will be supported that protect and enhance the Downs Link and the existing network of footpaths (twittens) and bridleways within the Parish and into the surrounding countryside to provide safe and accessible pedestrian routes, suitable for all users.

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P9.6 Proposals for the establishment of new allotments or community gardens at Henfield and at Small Dole will be supported, provided: a. the land quality is suited to that purpose; b. the location is convenient for access by walking, cycling and car; c. there is sufficient land for loading and unloading by car and for car parking spaces suited to the scale of the facility; and d. there will be no loss of local amenity by way of noise or other disturbance.

5.72 The priorities for investment in community infrastructure and facilities within the Parish of Henfield are set out in the Parish Council Infrastructure Delivery Plan, which is a living document which can be used to drive and focus investment. 5.73 This policy recognises the importance of the Henfield Hall, the Henfield Haven and other community buildings all of which are candidates for CIL and S106 funding. Henfield Hall is a base for the Parish Council and Henfield Museum and its function rooms are heavily used by the community. The demand from all of these users continues to increase, such that capacity has been reached in some areas. The Henfield Haven provides both specialist and general support to the community. It too is heavily used and has recently expanded. 5.74 It is recognised that some building and facilities are reaching the end of their useful life and it would be better to replace them. This gives the opportunity to reconsider all aspects of the facility, ensuring it is fit for purpose into the future, meets changing needs and is the most efficient way to provide the service. 5.75 Proposals which threaten the extent and quality of existing sports, leisure and recreational facilities, including sports pitches/courts and premises, children’s play areas, allotments will not be supported. 5.76 Henfield Parish Council has the option to compile a register of community assets important to Henfield’s community, with a view to proposing that Horsham District Council designates those that qualify as Assets of Community Value in line with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011. 5.77 Public footpaths/Rights of Way in the Parish are primarily the responsibility of West Sussex County Council. These are shown in Policy Map 4 below.

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Policy Map 4 - Footpaths and Bridleways

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Policy 10: Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity

5.78 This policy aims to protect and enhance the green infrastructure assets of Henfield, and to help increase biodiversity in the area. Policy 10: Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity

P10.1 The historic commons, orchards, ancient woodlands, ponds and copses all form valuable green infrastructure assets of the Parish, including views. Development proposals must ensure they are protected, maintained and enhanced.

P10.2 Development proposals will be supported, provided their design seeks to maintain or increase biodiversity, in particular: a. retains existing Local Wildlife Sites, green corridors and other wildlife habitats; and takes any opportunity to provide a green corridor and achieve ecological connectivity between wildlife habitats and between open countryside and an existing wildlife habitat; b. includes design features which provide for the conservation of wildlife, particularly declining species such as swift, swallow, barn owl, nightingale and bats; c. retains where possible, existing hedgerows, scrub, trees and ponds to support and encourage wildlife. Where removal is essential they should be replaced appropriately and with indigenous species. d. retains trees in Categories A and B as defined in BS5837:2005 wherever possible. Where it is not possible to retain a Category A or B tree, a replacement is planted; including trees without Tree Preservation Orders and trees outside the Henfield Conservation Area.

P10.3 Development proposals will be supported, provided their layout and landscape schemes comply with the following principles as appropriate: a. the amenity value of the existing landscape including hedgerows, scrub, trees and ponds is maintained; and the proposals result in positive visual and landscape impact b. the amenity value of trees is maintained including those trees without Tree Preservation Orders and trees outside the Henfield Conservation Area; c. landscape schemes enhance the site and its surroundings, and positively contribute to the landscape character of the area, including providing for their ongoing maintenance and utilise native plants especially in public areas and on boundaries; and d. views into and out of the area of the Parish, with particular regard to Henfield and Small Dole villages in particular, are preserved.

P10.4 Larger developments of more than 2 hectares or 50 dwellings (whichever is the smaller) should provide a Green Infrastructure plan as part of their proposals. Such plans should aim to deliver net biodiversity gain.

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Parish by encouraging the use of indigenous species and avoiding inappropriate replacement such as with coniferous hedging. 5.80 The countryside surrounding the Parish of Henfield is gently undulating except for the flat flood plain to the south west. This land is a mosaic of large and small fields arable and pasture land, woods, copse hedgerows and a scattering of ponds. There are three historic commons within the Parish, ancient open land and a significant network of footpaths and byways. Both Small Dole and the village of Henfield have a number of open spaces and playing fields that should be protected for future generations. Prominent Views

5.81 There is a need to preserve and respect views into and out of the Parish, particularly the Parish vista both to and from the South Downs National Park. Prominent views are: • The view from ‘The Lydds’ to the south, east and west. There are extensive views to/from the South Downs that contribute to the rural setting of Henfield as a Downland Village. • The view from South View Terrace to the south, east and west. There are extensive views to/from the South Downs that contribute to the rural setting of Henfield as a Downland Village. • The view from Sandy Lane and the corner of Mill End/Dropping Holms to the west. Extensive views to/from the South Downs and Chanctonbury Ring contributes to the rural setting of Henfield as a Downland Village. • The view from West End Lane/Stone Pit Lane to the northwest with extensive views over the Adur floodplain contributes to the rural setting of Henfield as a Downland Village. • The view from the Henfield Cricket pavilion of Henfield Common North towards Golden Square. Hedgerows/Wildlife Corridors 5.82 It is essential to protect and enhance the rich natural features that are a key component of the local landscape. This policy provides favourable conditions for bio diversity including maintenance and enhancement of habitat. The growth in organic and non-intensive farming has led to the maintenance of hedgerows, woodland and marshland providing a good habitat for wildlife. This must be protected. 5.83 There are significant hedgerows/wildlife corridors along: • West End Lane

• Furners Lane

• Hollands Lane

• Sandy Lane

• Between Deer Park Estate and Kingsfield

• Church Street/Upper Station Road on corner of Parsonage Road

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Policy 11: Local Green Spaces

5.84 This policy refines Policy 30 of the HDPF and applies it to the specific characteristics of the Parish. To be designated a Local Green Space, the green space must be: a. in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves; b. demonstrably special to a local community and holds a particular local significance, for example because of its beauty, historic significance, recreational value (including as a playing field), tranquillity or richness of its wildlife; and c. local in character and is not an extensive tract of land; and d. provides a tranquil oasis. 5.85 This policy designates Local Green Spaces in the Parish, to be protected from development by the designation in accordance with the NPPF.

Policy 11: Local Green Spaces

P11.1 The following sites, as shown on Map of Local Green Spaces, page 55, are designated as Local Green Spaces: 1 Broadmare Common, Henfield 2 Henfield Common, Henfield 3 Oreham Common, Henfield 4 Cricket Field, Henfield 5 Memorial Field, Henfield 6 Rothery Playing Field and Playground, Neptown Road, Henfield 7 Chess Brook Green Playground, Wantley Estate, Henfield 8 Deer Park Playground, greens, open spaces and buffer zones, Parsonage Farm Estates, Henfield 9 Kings Field Playing Fields and Playground, Henfield 10 Tanyard, Cagefoot Lane, Henfield 11 Batts Pond, Dropping Holms, Henfield 12 Deer Park Pond (Danny’s pond), Henfield 13 Copse bounded by Mallard Way, Chess Brook and A281, Henfield 14 Green land around Bishops Park (Barratts development), West End Lane, Henfield 15 Green land around Meadow Walk (Croudace development), land east of Manor Close, Henfield 16 Sandpit, Henfield Common North P11.2 Proposals for development in a designated Local Green Space will be resisted, unless they are ancillary to the use of the land for a public recreational purpose or are required for a statutory utility infrastructure purpose.

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P11.3 Many small parcels of green space within the villages not identified as LGS (such as wide verges and landscaped areas) can also contribute positively to the habitat and character of the area and should be retained as part of design wherever possible

P11.4 Development proposals will be supported where they encourage recreational or tourism use of the River Adur and its immediate environs, provided that biodiversity and the rural beauty is conserved and enhanced, and that appropriate measures are taken to mitigate any detrimental impacts.

5.86 In each case, the designated green space is an integral part of the Parish and is therefore regarded as special to the local community. The HNP Local Green Spaces study (in the evidence base) sets out the case for each site to be designated. Once designated, the policy will resist all proposals for development unless it can be clearly demonstrated the development is ancillary to a public recreation use or is required utilities’ development. 5.87 In addition to the protections already afforded to green infrastructure assets such as historic commons and ancient woodlands, the HNP recognises the value of smaller, green assets dispersed across the Parish.

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Policy Map 5 - Local Green spaces

For maps of individual Local Green Spaces, see Policy 11 Local Green Spaces.

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Local Green Spaces

No Land/Space Size Designation Sitemap 1 Broadmare Common, 4.6 Ha. Common Land Henfield

2 Henfield Common, 13.6 Ha. Common Land Henfield

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3 Oreham Common, 5.6 Ha. Common Land Henfield

4 Cricket Field, Henfield 1.74 Ha. Cricket Club and pitch

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5 Memorial Field, Henfield 1.90 Ha. Football pitch, Memorial Field and car parking area leased to Henfield Parish Council

6 Rothery Playing Field and Approx General playing field, used by Playground, Neptown 0.73 Ha. Henfield Football Club; playground Road, Henfield and public strip of land along southern edge (King James’s Lane bank in ownership of HPC)

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7 Chess Brook Green Approx Designated children’s play area. Playground, Wantley 0.05 Ha. Adjoining open space owned by Saxon Estate, Henfield Weald

8 Deer Park Approx Designated children’s play area, Playground, greens, open 1.73 Ha. greens, open spaces and buffer zones spaces and buffer zones, Parsonage Farm Estates, Henfield

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9 Kings Field Playing Fields Approx Playing field / football pitches / and Playground, Henfield 3.12 Ha. skateboard park, Tennis Club, playground, Henfield Leisure Centre.

10 Tanyard, Cagefoot Lane, Approx Small field and pond of historical Henfield 1.05 Ha. importance

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11 Batts Pond, Dropping Approx Small pond, fed by stream Holms Henfield 0.18 Ha.

12 Deer Park Pond Approx Small pond, adjacent to playground (Danny’s Pond), Henfield 0.12 Ha.

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13 Copse bounded by Small woodland Mallard Way, Chess Brook and A281, Henfield

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14 Green land around Green Designated children’s play area, Bishops Park (Barratts space greens, open spaces and buffer zones development), West End around Lane 4.14 Ha site

Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 63 15 Green land around Green Greens, open spaces and buffer zones Meadow Walk (Croudace space development), land east around 3 of Manor Close Ha site

Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 64 16 Sandpit, Henfield Approx General use Common North 0.32 Ha Small woodland and Recreational field. Wildlife haven

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5.88 The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all new development is: of a high quality; is environmentally sustainable; is well-designed, and reflects the distinctive character of the villages within the Parish. 5.89 The historic environment of the Parish is unique and irreplaceable. It must be protected from inappropriate development so that it is preserved for future generations.

Policy 12: Design Standards for New Development

P12.1 Development proposals will be supported provided that the design details meet the requirements within the Henfield Parish Design Statement attached as Appendix C to the HNP; and in particular, where appropriate to the site, the proposal design complies with all of the following:- a. The design respects the amenities of occupiers/users of nearby property and land. b. The design achieves satisfactory access without harming the amenities of neighbouring properties and residents. c. The scale, density, massing, height, landscape design, layout and materials of all development proposals, including alterations to existing buildings, are of a high quality and reflect the architectural and historic character and the scale of the surrounding buildings and street-scene/ landscape. d. The design preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Henfield Conservation Area and/or preserves any adjacent listed buildings and its setting.

5.90 This policy sets out the principles for design for all development within Henfield Parish and Henfield Parish Design Statement amplifies this by setting out design detail standards.

Community Aim 6

5.91 The quality of new development is important to protect residential amenities. This policy supplements the high quality demands in HDC’s Strategic Policy 32: The Quality of New Development.

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6.1 The Henfield Neighbourhood Plan will be implemented through a combination of the local planning authority’s consideration and determination of planning applications for development in the Parish, and through steering public and private investment into a series of infrastructure proposals contained in the plan.

Development Management

6.2 The policies contained in the HNP are to be adhered to by landowners and developers. In preparing the HNP, care has been taken to ensure that the policies are achievable. 6.3 Whilst the local planning authority will be responsible for development management, the Parish Council will also use the HNP to frame its representations on submitted planning applications. It will also work with Horsham District Council to monitor the progress of sites coming forward for development.

Conservation Area

6.4 Horsham District Council undertook an appraisal of the Henfield Conservation Area, in 2017, and adjusted the Conservation Area Boundary, after consultation with Henfield Parish Council.

Infrastructure

6.5 Horsham District Council Infrastructure Study of May 2010 showed that much of the infrastructure in Henfield village is at full capacity or near to tipping point. For too long infrastructure has come after development and it is one of the aims of this Neighbourhood Plan to reverse this trend.

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Appendix A – Evidence Base

The list below contains all those documents collected and reviewed in the process of preparing this report. All are available to review via the Henfield Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Plan Pages and on the Henfield Hub https://www.henfieldhub.com/

Henfield Community Action Plan (2015-2019) Henfield Parish Design Statement (Revised 2019) appended to the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan Closing Report for the Housing and Development Focus Group ( 28.5.19) Closing Report for the Environment and Countryside Focus Group (28.5.19) Closing Report for the Communities Facilities and Infrastructure Focus Group (28.5.19) Closing Report for the Transport and Traffic Focus Group (28.5.19) Closing Report for the Local Economy Focus Group (28.5.19) Closing Report for the Small Dole Focus Group (28.5.19) AECOM Henfield Parish Council Housing Needs Assessment Final Report (October 2017) Henfield Parish Council AiRS Housing Needs Survey (2014) Henfield Neighbourhood Plan Site Assessment Report (Version for Reg. 15 Submission Oct 2019) Henfield Neighbourhood Plan (2019 -2031) Parish Council State of the Parish Report (14.2.18) Henfield Parish Council Playing Field Strategy (March 2014) SA/SEA Scoping Report (March 18) SA/SEA (6 June 2019) SA/SEA Non Technical Summary (6 June 2019) SA Addendum (22 October 2019) HDC Henfield Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (January 2018)

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Appendix B - Background Evidence Base

Horsham District Council

National Date National Planning Policy Framework - Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) Neighbourhood Planning - Neighbourhood Planning (GOV.UK) - Strategic environmental assessment and sustainability appraisal (GOV.UK) - Locality - Office for National Statistics (Neighbourhood) - Rural Services Network - What is Neighbourhood Planning? (RTPI) - What is a Neighbourhood Development Plan? (RTPI) - Planning for Your Neighbourhood -Statutory Tools (RTPI) - Planning for your Neighbourhood: Non Statutory Tools (RTPI) - Existing Tools for Neighbourhood Planning (RTPI) - Neighbourhood Planning (Historic England) - Information to Support Neighbourhood Planning (WSCC) - Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre - How to access Natural England's maps and data (GOV.UK) - Magic (Interactive GIS Mapping) South East river basin district management plan - Environment Agency Flood Maps & EA What's in your Backyard - Guidance For Neighbourhood Planning Grants and Technical Support - locality Southern Water Resource Management Plan - West Sussex Waste and Minerals Plan - Horsham District Council . Horsham District Planning Framework November 2015 Horsham District SA SEA November 2015 Horsham Community Infrastructure levy (CIL) Ongoing Horsham Infrastructure Delivery Plan April 2016 Horsham Annual Monitoring Report Dec 2016 Housing and Spatial Planning Strategic Housing and Economic land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) August 2016 Strategic Housing and Availability Assessment (SHLAA) Dec 2016 Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) May 2009 Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) Update 2014 October 2014 Crawley and Horsham Starter Homes Report Nov 2016 Crawley and Horsham Market Housing Mix Report Nov 2016 Urban Housing Potential Study 2004-2018 Feb 2005 Strategic Housing Market Assessment Update 2012 October 2012 Housing Need in Horsham District March 2015 Assessing Housing Need - Summary Paper March 2015 Settlement Sustainability Review May 2014 Settlement Sustainability & Greenfield Site Allocations September 2005 Economic Economic Growth Assessment Supplementary Report April 2014 Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 69

Hotel & Visitor Accommodation Study & Technical Appendices July 2016 Economic Growth Assessment & Appendices April 2014 Market Appraisal on the Current and Potential Future Demand for Business Feb 2014 Space Retail Needs Study & Appendices June 2010 Employment Land Review (Part 1) Sept 2009 Employment Land Review (Part 2) Oct 2010 Transport Horsham Transport and Development Study Technical Note & Appendices April 2014 Horsham Transport and Development Study & Addendum April 2014 Environment Habitat Regulation Assessment April 2014 Green Infrastructure Study April 2014 Infrastructure Strategy Map April 2014 Landscape Capacity Assessment Reports April 2014 Strategic Flood Risk Assessments Jun 2007 - Apr 2014 Sport, Open Space & Recreation Assessment Feb 2014 Cowfold Air Quality Action Plan March 2011 Gatwick Sub Region Water Cycle Study Jan 2011 Storrington Air Quality Action Plan Oct 2012 Climate Change Strategy Jun 2009 Landscape Character Assessment Oct 2003 South Downs National Park Authority South Downs Local Plan September 2015 South Downs Partnership Management Plan (2014-2019) 2013 South Downs National Park Authority (Evidence and Supporting Documents) Ongoing Self-Build Register Please note Horsham Council can provide details of the number of people who are on the register in your area and expressed an interest in Self Build. However due to data protection the Council cannot release personal details of individuals. For further details please contact the following email address: [email protected]

Appendix C – Henfield Parish Design Statement (revised 2019)

The Henfield Parish Design Statement (revised 2019) forms part of the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan, and can be viewed as a separate document on the Henfield Parish Council website at http://henfield.gov.uk/documents/other-documents/henfield-parish-design-statement-feb-2019-v8- pdf.html.

Appendix D – Listed Buildings

Horsham District Council Conservation Area Appraisal (2018) provides a reference to Listed Buildings within Henfield Parish. It can be viewed on the Horsham District Council website at https://beta.horsham.gov.uk/planning/listed-buildings/what-is-a-listed-building. Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 70